Check out our 4-min T40 demo video shot in Mummel NSW, June 2023.
The T40 came before the T50 and can lift 40L of liquid or 50kg of dry particles (fert, seeds, urea, baits etc). Compared to the T30, the T40 can fly faster, has a higher flow rate, and wider spray width (swath) – these all equate to more hectares covered per hour (up to 110 ha per day in optimal conditions, spraying up to 12L/ha). Other major improvements over the T30 include an onboard mapping camera on the aircraft, a much larger and brighter screen on the controller (note you can now input the required droplet size, up to 500 microns), and onboard image stitching (mapping) in the controller. The new rotary-style nozzles create more uniform/consistent droplet sizes when spraying.
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Queensland Drought Assistance Programs are delivered through QRIDA and are funded by the Queensland Government. Start the process by doing a (free) Farm Business Resilience Program Click here for the list of program providers (mobile numbers and email addresses) for different areas: e.g. grazing, dairy, horticulture, cane etc.
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Video tutorials for DJI Agras T40
Image gallery - DFH T40 setup days & demo days
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With every spray drone sold, DFH supports our customers in 5 key ways:
1. A full day equipment set up and training session, face to face on your property or an agreed location. Via Google Meet online if a particularly remote location. DFH is an official DJI authorised dealer for agricultural spray drones.
2. A complimentary Phantom 4 RTK flight to contour map the first section of your property that you wish to spray first (up to 40 ha). Particularly useful if you have hilly or complicated terrain to spray.
3. Credit for receiving spray drone job inquiries from our job inquiries marketplace (35,000 inquiries processed). Very handy if you wish to use your spray drone as a commercial business or just to pick up the odd local job.
4. Extensive T40, T30 and T10 parts supply locally in Sydney for express shipping to customers when your spray drone is out of action. Considerable T20 parts also in stock and some MG-1P parts.
5. An extra set of Tee jet nozzle tips to suit your application and goals (your choice of fine mist or heavier droplet size tips, AI or non-AI).
DJI Agriculture Authorised Service Center (ASC) & Authorised Dealer
Drones For Hire (DFH) is a DJI Agriculture Authorised Service Center (ASC) and authorised dealer. DFH has multiple staff certified as official DJI Academy Certified Agras Instructors & DJI Certified Agras Repair Technicians.
Choosing a spray drone manufacturer
At DFH we sell and recommend DJI spray drones and we are an official DJI dealer. DJI accounts for 75%+ of the world's total drone market and is known as the Apple of the drone industry. In 2018 DJI raised roughly $1 billion in funds and has 14,000 employees and 17 offices internationally. DJI's factories in Shenzhen include highly sophisticated automated assembly lines. Many of the components for these assembly lines are built in-house. We believe DJI has the best engineers, production lines, and the most innovative spray drones in the world. Other brands will follow but will find it very difficult to catch up to DJI's standard of dependability and safety - for example in late 2021 one of China's largest news sites posted this article translated in English (original source) and video. We forecast that spray drones will soon have onboard mapping, plant species classification, and spot spraying in real-time, and that DJI will be at the forefront of these innovations, delivering them to market after they have been thoroughly tested.
Note: full specs of the drone are in the "Specs" tab.
Key features:
The AGRAS T40 is equipped with the revolutionary Coaxial Twin Rotor design, enabling it to carry a spray load of 40 kg and a spread load of 50 kg (70 L). The aircraft is built in with a Dual Atomized Spraying System, DJI Terra, Active Phased array Radar and Binocular Vision. It supports multiple missions from surveying, mapping, to spraying and spreading, helping you achieve ultimate precision in your agricultural operations.
Massive payload increase thanks to the coaxial twin rotor
The AGRAS T40 features a coaxial twin rotor design that increases the payload capacity by 30% with a maximum payload of 50 kg. Its foldable design reduces the aircraft size by 70% for greater portability.
Dual atomization for even spraying
12 L/min
Magnetic Drive Impeller Pump
Dual Atomized Centrifugal Sprinkler
Enhanced spreading efficiency for superior performance
Real-time weighing
The aircraft is equipped with a weighing sensor that monitors the spread quantity and remaining payload.
Fast disassembly and cleaning
The spreading device can be dismantled in 3 minutes and washed with water.
Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing
Active Phased Array Radar + Binocular Vision
Mapping, spraying and spreading, all in one
The AGRAS T40 combines mapping, spraying and spreading functions, while its UHD camera and adjustable gimbal enable easy capture of your desired view. Farmland and orchard images can be captured in real time, and local maps can be generated using the remote controller with the D-RTK 2 Mobile Station. The system detects land boundaries and obstacles automatically, for quicker planning of flight routes over farmland and hilly orchards.
Fully enhanced remote controller for smoother, faster mapping
The 8-core processor makes mapping of 6.67 hectares possible in 10 minutes. Minimizes wasted journeys with intelligent route planning, for greater efficiency. The large 7-inch high brightness screen offers a broader view with refined detail. A wide range of custom physical buttons provides flexible control.
Robustly tested for ultimate reliability
The core components are designed to withstand complex and harsh farmland environments. They have passed a host of rigorous tests such as corrosion prevention, high and low temperature, and aging tests, to ensure peace of mind for the user.
Ultra-fast charging
12000W Multifunctional Inverter Generator with new EFI technology and 15% fuel saving. The charging station produces 1500W AC output, sufficient to power the remote controller, water pump, reloader, lights, and other components. The 30000mAh Intelligent Flight Battery with its standard air-cooled heat sink can cool down rapidly. Capacity up to 30000 mAh.11.5C while discharging, 6C while charging. Warranty coverage of 1,500 charging cycles.
DJI Agras Intelligent Cloud
By pairing AGRAS T40 with the Phantom 4 Multispectral, the platform allows you to perform variable spraying/spreading operations with precision based on the farmland’s prescription map. The feature is useful for the spraying of fertilizers on rice, fertilizers and defoliants on cotton crops, and nutrient solutions on soybeans and corn.